Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho has now received confirmation that the photos of some marijuana suspects circulating on social media are in no way linked to the ongoing Operation Cavuraka.
Qiliho says these are in fact old photos.
However he states that Police will still conduct an investigation with regards to the claims made about the alleged mistreatment of those seen in the photos.
Qiliho has assured members of the public that he has ordered a thorough investigation to be conducted.
Reports and claims are emerging that the photos are from 2009.
The photos circulated on social media show some of the people tied up and some carrying visible injuries.
The Commissioner says that during an earlier visit to the Operation team in Keiyasi, he had stressed the need to respect the rights of suspects and any reports indicating otherwise will be dealt with accordingly.
Qiliho stresses that he does not condone any of his officers abusing their powers and necessary disciplinary action will be taken against those who do.
No further comments will be made until the investigation is completed.
